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Courtney Lee: The Unbelievable Rookie

 
Hard to believe Courtney Lee is a rookie. Derrick Rose was amazing during his first trip to the playoffs. Micheal Beasley did some big damage to the Atlanta Hawks. Big name rookies made noise this year,  but none more so than Courtney Lee. I am almost convinced there is a conspiracy going on here. Courtney Lee can't be a rookie. Rookies don't play with such poise and confidence. They aren't such a big impact player on contending teams. They aren't always so fearless and go all out to get the win, especially ones that get chosen 22nd overall. Apart from Lee of course.  The Magic lost out to the Los Angeles Lakers last night but it was still an incredible season for the team. They reached contender status and silenced their critics and Lee was a big part of that. Nearly a year ago, the Magic choose to select Lee at the 22nd spot in the first round. He had previously spent all four years at Western Kentucky University, he was named the Sun Belt Conference player of the year and ... (link)

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